Why I’m Writing a Novella in Two Weeks

I woke up one morning with an idea . . .

What if I wrote a holiday novella and published it . . . like tomorrow.

And here I am. Barreling through this novella like nobody’s business. Here’s the thing. My writing process is a bit like a bull in a china shop. I come in with the idea pouring out of me, and I can’t be satisfied until it’s on the page.

My first novel was like this. It just came out of me in huge thousand-word waves. I won’t sit here and pretend that it didn’t make me feel like a badass. To be fair, I had plotted the entire novel before I started writing it. I did the same for the Novella.

Is it great writing? Not necessarily, but editing is where I refine and make it shine over many, many drafts.

This idea for a holiday novella came from seeing all the Autumn books out there. My novels take place during specific seasons. Book 1 of the Everglen series takes place in spring, while the second is set in summer. I won't get to the holiday season for a few books.

But it was calling to me. You see, my town doesn’t have a ton of performing arts, but as young people move back, they are establishing a ballet studio and other things. I knew in my heart and mind, as I’m writing about this town, that it needed a theatre.

It’s never that easy in romance novels. Is it?

The idea struck, and I knew it needed to be done. Not next year, but now.

The best part is, it will give you a glimpse into this imaginary place that I hold so dear. This town and the people in it have become so special to me and my writing journey. It all started with a ballet dancer named Ivy who walked into a coffee shop.

Soon, you'll meet two new characters: Nick and Stella.

I can’t wait for you to meet them and for preorders to be ready. If you want to be the first to know, join my email list!

So yes, I’m writing a Novella in two weeks. It’s happening, and I can’t wait to share it with you!